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Today I am joined by Erika Page! Erika is the Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of Living Dappled, a blog and community for women with vitiligo, an autoimmune disease that causes loss of pigment. After getting vitiligo at the age of seven, she lost 100% of her skin’s pigment and fought her own mental and emotional battles to overcome her insecurities and embrace her skin. In 2016, she decided to fill a lack of results in a Google search for “vitiligo” with the resource she needed—and founded Living Dappled to help educate, support, and inspire the 1% of the population with this condition. Erika has spoken at the U.S. World Vitiligo Day conference and has been featured in PEOPLE, WebMD, and Love What Matters. She was named one of the Top 10 Most Influential Vitiligans from 2020-2022. Today she is an avid patient advocate and sought-after leader within the vitiligo community dedicated to raising awareness for the condition and helping other women with vitiligo reclaim their lives by finding health and happiness. In this episode, Erika and I chat about her personal experience living with vitiligo, why she started Living Dappled, why representation is so important, how her side hustle became her full time job, what she would tell her 7 year old self, and so much more!  Erika's Instagram Living Dappled Instagram Living Dappled Website Worth Days

Welcome to the first book club episode of 2026! This month we read Atmosphere, which was a 5 star read for me and one of the most talked-about books of last year. It was a fast-paced love story with very high stakes. If you've read it, I want to hear your thoughts!  February Book Club Pick: Broken Country 📚

Today I am joined by sisters and cofounders of The Boys, Bryan & Garris Boykin. They are from Statesboro, Georgia. Bryan graduated from Clemson University in 2023 and again in 2025 with her Masters in Business Administration. Garris graduated with her undergraduate degrees from Clemson University in 2025. Their dream has always been to work together, and The Boys was born. The Boys is a fine china, unique gift, and registry store in Greenville, South Carolina. In this episode, we chat about what it is like opening up a luxury gift shop, challenges they have faced, why relationships are so important, their vision for The Boys, and so much more!  The Boys Instagram The Boys Website The Camilla Foundation

Today I am joined by Caroline Lunne! Caroline is the founder and CEO of Migrate Marketing, a full-service creative agency helping lifestyle brands grow through strategy, storytelling, and design. With a background in brand building and a passion for thoughtful, beautiful experiences, Caroline has led Migrate to become a trusted partner for brands seeking connection at every stage of the customer journey. Under her leadership, Migrate has supported clients across industries — from wellness and fashion to hospitality and consumer goods — creating work that balances creativity with strategy. Caroline believes the best marketing begins with empathy and ends with meaning, and that great brands are built on genuine connection. Beyond the agency, Caroline is a writer and creative who shares insights on entrepreneurship, personal style, and building a well-lived life with her audience of over 50,000 followers online. She’s passionate about helping others grow their ideas, nurture their creativity, and build lives and brands that reflect who they are. In this episode, Caroline and I talk about her background in marketing, creativity, how life is one big iteration, why trying and failing and trying again is how to improve, how to like your life, and so much more.  Caroline's Instagram Caroline's Website Caroline's Substack Migrate's Instagram Migrate's Website

Today I am joined by Justine Converse and April Zorsky!  Brigade Events is a women-owned event strategy firm behind some of the most high-profile gatherings in the world. Founded by Justine and April, the firm is redefining modern leadership and company culture by proving that care is a competitive advantage. Born from a shared frustration at watching talented women leave the workforce to raise families, Brigade was built to prove there’s a better way - one where women can lead, parent, and thrive simultaneously. Today, the team produces everything from intimate leadership summits to large-scale global conferences attended by thousands, all while modeling the future of flexible, human-centered work. Brigade’s progressive policies - including its signature “Transition Month” re-entry phase - have been featured in TIME and USA Today as national models for supporting working parents. Through both their work and their editorial series, The Fine Line, Justine and April are sparking a larger movement around empathy-driven leadership and what it truly means to build a workplace, and a world, where women don’t have to choose.  In this episode we talk about how April and Justine got their starts in the event planning industry, their time working at the Bush Center, starting an event planning company one year before the pandemic, their incredible maternity leave policy, and so much more! Brigade's Instagram Brigade's Website Brigade's LinkedIn Carrie's Closet

Today I am joined by Julia Dzafic! Julia is the creative force behind @lemonstripes, a colourful lifestyle and motherhood account that she started in 2010 as a blog, where she shares her passions for style, healthy cooking, home decor, motherhood, and wellness. In 2024, Julia published her debut cookbook, Garden Grown, filled with more than 100 seasonal, wholesome recipes, bringing her fresh, approachable cuisine from garden to table. She lives in Westport, CT, with her husband Anel, two kids, their pit-mix, Boots, and 12 chickens. In this episode, Julia and I talk about her 16 year career in blogging, how the industry has changed, secrets for becoming a blogger, her cookbook, and so much more!  Julia's Instagram  Julia's Website Filling in the Blanks

Looking for the perfect cozy Christmas mystery? In this episode of the So Can I podcast, I dive into The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter, which was our December Book Club pick! It is a festive whodunit inspired by classics like Knives Out and Clue. Set in a snowy English manor at Christmastime, this cozy mystery features secret tunnels, a suspicious cast of charecters, a locked-room disappearance, and a slow-burn romance. As always, I break down the plot, what I loved about the book, and why I gave it 4.5-stars! I also go over holiday book recommendations, a reveal of January’s Book Club pick (Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid), and reflections on wrapping up the podcast year and heading into 2026. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

Today I am joined by Emily Sprague. Emily is the founder of Turtlebacks, a boys’ golf-inspired performance apparel brand. After spending more than 15 years as an attorney, Emily left her legal career to focus on creating the kind of clothing her own sons needed—comfortable, polished pieces that work on the golf course, at school, in church, and everywhere in between. Today, she’s building Turtlebacks into a family-first, community-driven brand that celebrates active boys and the families who support them. In this episode, Emily and I talk about her career as an attorney, why she started Turtlebacks, how she balances style and comfort, and so much more!  First Tee Turtlebacks Instagram Turtlebacks Website

Today I am joined by Kelly Nolan! Kelly is an attorney-turned-time management strategist and mom of two. After experiencing overwhelm as a young patent litigator in Boston, Kelly figured out a time management system that helped her show up in the ways that she wanted at work and at home – without requiring her brain to somehow magically remember it all.  She now empowers other professional working women to manage their personal, family, and career roles with less stress and more calm using her realistic time management system, the Bright Method.  The Bright Method has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, and Kelly's work has been published in Forbes, Fast Company, Insider, and Parents. Kelly also hosts the Bright Method podcast. Most importantly, the Bright Method works for real women, helping them manage it all with more clarity, less stress, and the confidence to hold boundaries at work and at home. In this episode, Kelly and I talk about her career as an attorney, how she build her business, effective time management strategies, what is really holding women back when it comes to managing our time, and so much more!  Kelly's Instagram Kelly's Website Girls On The Run

Today I am joined by the founders of TableWith, Megan and Jillian!  HOSTING MADE SIMPLE. GATHERINGS MADE MEANINGFUL. Life continues to get busier with careers, kids, travel, and home life, making it harder to catch up with friends. What if you could gather every month, share great food and conversation, and explore new cuisines - without the hassle of planning? That’s exactly what the TableWith App is all about! TableWith is a subscription-based platform that simplifies hosting or joining a cookbook club. Whether you love to cook, want to try new cuisines, or just enjoy connecting with friends, our app handles everything from cookbook selection to planning. It’s about more than recipes - it’s about building community, discovering new authors, and making memories around the table. Let us take care of the details so you can focus on who you’re at the TableWith!  And I am so excited to say that TableWith's December cookbook pick is Martha Stewart's cookbook that was just rereleased, so be sure to join in on the fun this month!  TableWith Instagram TableWith Website One80 Place

Today I am joined by Crystal Moore! Based in Charlotte, Garden & Grace is a beautifully curated collection of timeless architectural, landscape, and interior design inspirations. Crystal’s growing YouTube channel features elegant short video home tours—each one letting the home speak for itself. Beyond the tours, Garden & Grace offers a thoughtful blog and shopping guides that connect design inspiration with approachable how-to’s and heartfelt storytelling. One of its standout features? The Garden & Grace Directory—a trusted, carefully vetted resource connecting followers with top-tier designers, builders, landscapers, and artists across featured regions. It’s a hub with an ever-expanding reach.  At the heart of it all is Crystal—a trusted advisor and a model of modern-day grace. With over 171K followers on Instagram, it's clear she’s building a loyal community who value her taste, voice, and vision.  In this episode, Crystal and I talked about her career in healthcare administration, how she started Garden & Grace, all about her home tours, how she became an inspiration hub for anyone building, remodeling, or decorating a home, where she sees Garden & Grace in the future, and so much more!  Garden & Grace's Website Garden & Grace's Instagram  Garden & Grace's YouTube  Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (now Blood Cancer Untited)

Join me as I re-air my conversation from last year with Mariah Grumet on holiday etiquette!  As a certified etiquette trainer, Mariah's mission is to bring an intentional sparkle back to a lost art. She redefines the meaning of etiquette with a modern, approachable, and vibrant twist on the topic to help her clients build confidence, create stronger connections, distinguish themselves, and reach their full potential in their personal and professional lives. Old Soul Etiquette was founded in 2021 when Mariah left a career in fashion to follow her greatest dream: to empower and impact through her passion for modern etiquette.  Mariah is honored to work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds located across the globe. Old Soul Etiquette's services include both in-person and virtual private consulting, interactive group workshops, webinars, speaking engagements, and special events on the following topics: youth, social, dining and business etiquette, personal branding, wedding preparation, style consulting, and more. OSE’s clients span across industries such as high jewelry, finance, education, real estate, talent management, utility, hospitality, entertainment, and more. Mariah is based in New York City, and is available to travel by request.  Mariah is also the author of modern wedding etiquette book "What Do I Do?” Her expertise has been sought after by The Today Show, NBC News, Fox News, Forbes, Southern Living, The New York Post, Travel & Leisure, Brides, Martha Stewart, and more. In this episode Mariah and I chat about how to be a good guest, how to ask the right questions, what to do when someone asks you a question that you don't want to answer, holiday party etiquette, and so much more! Mariah's Instagram  Mariah's Website

Today I am joined by Mallory Killingstad! Mallory grew up in Dallas, Texas, and every summer her family would rent a house in Seaside for a month—a place she has always considered her happy place. In fact, the artist for Pavilion was her best friend in middle school, who often joined her family on those summer trips—neither of them realizing they’d one day collaborate on a company inspired by 30A in their thirties. She attended SMU for undergrad, and living in Dallas helped shape her appreciation for fashion, which later translated into interiors and home. With an undergraduate degree in engineering, Mallory’s career path has been anything but linear. She owned a clothing boutique for several years, lived in Aspen while working in community marketing for Outdoor Voices during its startup days, and eventually returned to Dallas. After losing her father at 31, Mallory made the bold decision to pursue her MBA at 32, an intimidating step at the time, and she proudly graduated at 34. In the years that followed, she got married, broke her leg, started a family, and is now a mom to two little girls.  Through it all, Mallory has held tightly to hope, choosing to believe she would always land on her feet—a perspective she admits she didn’t fully embrace in her twenties.  In this episode Mallory and I talked about her twenties, the first business she started, why she decided to leave that business behind, going back to school, how she started Pavilion, why having a cofounder is so important, and more!  Pavilion Paper's Website Pavilion Paper's Instagram  Lila's Light

Welcome back to The So Can I Podcast! Today’s episode is all about our November Book Club pick: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. It is a cozy mystery set in an English retirement village—complete with quirky characters, unexpected twists, and more suspects than you can count. I share my honest thoughts (a solid 3.5 stars!), my favorite details about the book’s structure and characters, and how the Netflix adaptation compares. I also reveal December’s pick — The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter! ✨ In This Episode Why The Thursday Murder Club was a like, not a love for meWhat makes this book a great cozy mystery for fall and winterThe movie adaptationHow the book’s multiple POVs and quirky characters bring charmDecember’s Book Club pick: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally CarterSneak peek at upcoming episodes, including interviews with Mallory Killingstad of Pavilion Paper, Mariah from Old Soul Etiquette, and Crystal Moore of Garden & Grace!If you love The So Can I Podcast, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps others discover the show!

Today I am joined by Lindsay Minor! Lindsay has been married to Brad for 13 years and they have 3 kids: Caroline (10), Charlie (9), Annie (5). Lindsay grew up in Houston but Fort Worth is home. She owns her own dental practice, where she practices 4 days a week. She started Cowtown Clay in 2019 and it's still going strong! Lindsay loves spending time with her family, watching her kids play sports, reading, traveling, skiing, is newly into needlepointing and loves all things TCU.  In this episode Lindsay and I chat about her career as a dentist, owning her own practice, why she started Cowtown Clay, how she is able to manage both businesses, the process of creating an heirloom keepsake, how she honors families who have lost loved ones, and so much more! Cowtown Clay Website Cowtown Clay Instagram  Abel Speaks